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- Mains Voltage in the UK has been unified at 240v ac for over half a century. The ...Guide, you will encounter a number of less familiar terms used to describe mains and other voltages. This article will hopefully clarify some of these terms7 KB (1,113 words) - 12:05, 23 August 2012
- An introduction to the various mains plugs used in the UK. ==BS 1363 13A Mains Plug==2 KB (399 words) - 11:18, 8 June 2022
- #REDIRECT [[Mains plug]]24 bytes (3 words) - 23:36, 25 August 2012
- * Once commonly used for mains [[CU|incomer]] insulation ...haped flex is now used as speaker wire, but was used as a standard type of mains flex until the mid 1970s. Less often a 3 core version of this was seen.7 KB (1,056 words) - 19:04, 25 January 2019
- ...access to a backup power source such as a generator or a battery bank and mains inverter, then you can safely switch power for the whole property between a ...r? This article explores a small project to make identifying when the grid mains power is restored, easy!20 KB (3,407 words) - 12:35, 19 November 2022
- ...eading of the current flowing at that moment. Multiply that number by your mains voltage (typically 240V), and you will have a an indication of the total po ...ad may be "reactive" - i.e. where a load stores some energy on part of the mains cycle, but then releases it later. This means not all of the current you ca18 KB (3,141 words) - 14:49, 2 December 2022
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- ...reception of a wire aerial can be improved by snaking it round the [[flex|mains lead]] for capacitive coupling. ==Mains aerial==4 KB (601 words) - 17:33, 1 August 2010
- This category is for voltages much lower than mains voltage.456 bytes (67 words) - 14:45, 23 May 2009
- An introduction to the various mains plugs used in the UK. ==BS 1363 13A Mains Plug==2 KB (399 words) - 11:18, 8 June 2022
- BS 1361 Plug, 13A plug, mains plug ..."ring final circuits" but DIYers often use the terms ring circuits or ring mains and electricians often just use the term ring. (Lighting circuits aren't no1 KB (180 words) - 00:24, 2 August 2017
- ....google.com/group/uk.d-i-y/browse_frm/thread/cffbdc37339c0a11?hl=en# 2 way mains leads] ...m/albums/r593/Scrumbledelicious/2012-02-06_09-44-02_942.jpg Illegal unsafe mains plug]6 KB (1,068 words) - 08:10, 30 August 2016
- == Mains ==2 KB (326 words) - 15:26, 26 April 2012
- Some risks are common to all mains appliances: The mains risks are:5 KB (809 words) - 00:56, 11 December 2008
- # A mains double pole relay, with a 230V coil, and contacts rated for a load of at le ...ins filter networks could also be included across the relay coil to reduce mains interference created by switching inductive coils. See this article on [[Ex5 KB (875 words) - 11:29, 19 November 2021
- ...the factors determining shock current. The voltage is obviously higher for mains than a small [[battery]]. (Batteries can kill a person, but only under unus ...inyl-covered floor might hardly notice contact between a finger and a live mains terminal under ideal conditions.6 KB (1,012 words) - 02:28, 4 September 2017
- '''Flex''' is stranded electrical wire used for all plug-in mains appliance leads. It is also called flexible cable. [[Cables|'''Cable''']] on the other hand is unstranded mains wire not suited to repeated flexing, and is used for fixed installations.5 KB (821 words) - 09:38, 10 January 2013
- [[image:Braided mains lead 0765-5.jpg|250px|right]] ===Fitting a mains drill with an RCD===3 KB (497 words) - 20:23, 2 September 2018
- ...of '''Emergency Lighting''' is to help ensure a safe escape in a fire when mains [[Lighting|lighting]] is lost. They may be used to light the escape route, '''Non-maintained''' fittings only light when the mains supply fails.4 KB (626 words) - 21:14, 4 October 2013
- ...e would choose one rather than another. In particular the various types of mains pressure systems - [[Unvented DHW|'''unvented''']] and [[Thermal store|'''t * '''Mains pressure water''' e.g. [[Combination Boilers|combi boilers]], unvented ('Me10 KB (1,559 words) - 13:39, 29 August 2016
- ...t switch low down on the header tank detects low water level, and delivers mains water when the header water level gets low. ===Automatic mains water backup===7 KB (1,141 words) - 13:44, 7 April 2012
- The guy that made a floating mains extension lead, and was found using it in his pool.2 KB (298 words) - 00:13, 9 December 2010
- I did away with all the old mains piping in the garage, but I kept the715 bytes (138 words) - 13:38, 22 February 2018
- * Mains [[motor]]s (eg fans) ...olation a switch provides. A 0.1uF snubber can pass upto 7.5mA rms on 240v mains, enough to give a serious shock, thus snubbers make switched lives still li3 KB (550 words) - 17:25, 12 March 2018
- == Mains Drills == ..., where the DC motor will provide a much better control of power than most mains drills. If you assemble flat pack furniture, then a cordless drill will sav7 KB (1,211 words) - 02:44, 2 May 2023
- * The cost and production energy use of a [[Flex|mains lead]] is replaced with those of a length of thin [[Low Voltage Wiring|spea * No need to design, test or certify the appliance to mains safety requirements: cuts design time, costs, material use, and the legal &6 KB (921 words) - 08:34, 3 February 2011
- ...ces, and can produce very high voltage spikes when switched off, far above mains voltage. I'm not going to give safety advice on this, if you need to ask th ...parate box to the switch, that box should be fire resistant like any other mains wiring accessory.10 KB (1,455 words) - 02:44, 28 February 2008
- Plug-in amps have a mains plug. These are easy to use where there's a mains socket. A mains plug is not convenient for [[LoftConversion-JohnRumm|lofts]] and rooftops,5 KB (868 words) - 09:26, 24 March 2014
- ...ordless tool is desirable and in class of its own - often in addition to a mains equivalent. ...ordless (for things other than drills) you are probably better sticking to mains.7 KB (1,235 words) - 20:02, 9 September 2017
- ...ctors are typically promoted as a more reliable and safer way of sensing a mains voltage.3 KB (509 words) - 23:12, 24 July 2023
- ...ins use. Avoid using clips which deform the cable, as occurs with some non-mains clip types.3 KB (517 words) - 21:26, 24 June 2013
- ...out 1kW, and are designed to be used for longer under load than a standard mains drill. They have a threaded socket to take standard paddles. * the threaded top end was evenly ground down to fit a mains drill with 2 speed gearbox. (this is far from ideal, but we needed it right3 KB (513 words) - 09:45, 16 November 2013
- * mains LED lamps (typ 1-11W) ===Mains LED lamps===12 KB (1,910 words) - 12:06, 23 May 2016
- * in mains plugs * at the supply company's mains incomer11 KB (1,743 words) - 09:10, 5 October 2022
- Mains Voltage in the UK has been unified at 240v ac for over half a century. The ...Guide, you will encounter a number of less familiar terms used to describe mains and other voltages. This article will hopefully clarify some of these terms7 KB (1,113 words) - 12:05, 23 August 2012
- ...lowing mains powered appliances to be run anywhere, even if nowhere near a mains supply. They can also be a way to keep you house or business operational wh ...tive electronic equipment since they use an inverter to synthesize a clean mains supply, and are far less likely to inject unwanted spikes or other disrupti12 KB (2,053 words) - 18:26, 23 January 2024
- ...ed equipment can contain voltages more dangerous than mains, and that some mains-operated appliances can contain voltages as hight as on overhead power line9 KB (1,433 words) - 11:22, 11 May 2010
- * Loss of the key wastes time if not attached to the [[flex|mains lead]] (the key fairy is mischevious). The key can be attached to the [[flex|mains lead]] with a cable tie to avoid wasted time searching for it.6 KB (1,056 words) - 13:34, 3 April 2011
- ...the functions of a small terminal screwdriver with a [[Electricity Basics|mains voltage]] detector. However they have a number of safety problems, and the Mains power flows down the screw driving tip to the resistor and [[Lighting|neon]4 KB (637 words) - 23:19, 3 December 2017
- Standard mains wallswitch on [[Wallwart|6v]] operating a relay.2 KB (359 words) - 08:34, 26 March 2011
- (results with a larger mains powered say would probably be better, and less vibration reaction from the2 KB (300 words) - 23:07, 10 November 2018
- ...most of your mains powered appliances will sport a [[Mains plug|BS1363 13A Mains plug]] on the end of the flex. This plug is highly regarded for its safety This article will explain how to choose which rating fuse to use in a UK mains plug.12 KB (2,048 words) - 11:40, 17 August 2022
- '''Twisted Flex Joints''' have been used to extend mains leads for a long time on electrical goods. They were even sometimes used as3 KB (475 words) - 02:53, 27 March 2008
- Some leads are available in 2 way versions. These have 2 leads and one mains [[plug]]. Often the lead is Y shaped. These reduce plug, [[socket]], [[flex ...y leads may be safely made from existing leads by putting 2 leads into one mains plug, provided that both flexes are of the same size, both fit the plug (so6 KB (1,102 words) - 21:11, 4 October 2013
- ...ve been replaced by [[LED]]s in modern electronics, but are still used for mains power indication. ...connected from live to switched live. This works fine with with filament, mains [[halogen]] & 12v halogen, and iron ballasted [[fluorescent]]. Connecting f8 KB (1,352 words) - 19:08, 7 October 2014
- Mains powered interlinked detectors with no battery backup/ backup. Grade E is no Mains powered interlinked detectors with battery/standby backup. This is the stan10 KB (1,750 words) - 14:41, 9 April 2011
- ...cylinder comes directly from the cold water main, and is at (or nearly at) mains pressure. ...erties with multiple baths and showers. Hot water is supplied at (or near) mains pressure, and will drive showers without the need of additional pumps.15 KB (2,499 words) - 21:20, 5 May 2021
- #Mains pressure flushing #dumping the dirty water to a foul drain whilst mains water is continually added via the powerflushing reservoir tank until the w16 KB (2,640 words) - 10:54, 17 February 2020
- The mains plug is the one with the 3 pins sticking out. What it plugs into is a socke UK mains is 230 or 240v ac 50Hz. 50Hz means that the voltage cycles 50 times per sec9 KB (1,469 words) - 16:01, 19 October 2015
- ...ontrol room, probably other options too. Will you plug an adaptor into the mains for every camera, buy a control console, or clip wires to a car battery.4 KB (725 words) - 23:39, 31 October 2021
- ===Mains drills=== ...s drills now, but a mains drill can be used as a scrwedriver if necessary. Mains drills are not designed to drive hex screwdriver bits. They will do so happ10 KB (1,674 words) - 19:40, 23 March 2014
- ===Mains plugs=== [[Crimp]]ed flex ends can be safely used in mains plugs and other screw connectors. Ideally the [[flex]] should be twisted be13 KB (2,188 words) - 00:15, 15 December 2013
- ...s the best instrument to test for mains leakage, as it tests insulation at mains voltage or above, whereas a multimeter typically tests it at 1.5v - 12v. De ...the appliance is on when leakage testing. If testing a (disconnected from mains) oven for example, all heating elements should be switched to on.18 KB (2,834 words) - 01:44, 6 March 2018
- How to trace the wiring of a mains circuit.4 KB (679 words) - 22:49, 26 July 2010
- ...eading of the current flowing at that moment. Multiply that number by your mains voltage (typically 240V), and you will have a an indication of the total po ...ad may be "reactive" - i.e. where a load stores some energy on part of the mains cycle, but then releases it later. This means not all of the current you ca18 KB (3,141 words) - 14:49, 2 December 2022
- * [[Halogen Lighting|mains voltage halogen]] * any other mains voltage lighting15 KB (2,298 words) - 09:49, 10 May 2013
- Non-maintained lights will light up automatically when mains power fails. (Maintained units are designed for a slightly different job.) ...ailable with a battery backup pack built in which will light the tube when mains fails. Operation on battery is usually at much reduced power with these. Wh16 KB (2,755 words) - 21:34, 22 October 2022